Whale watching in dana point book now at captain daves. It shows thousands of dolphins, three gray whales migrating off the coast of san clemente, and a. You never know what you will see here, there has been. Captain frank brennan located these rare whales with the help of other whale watching boats in the area. Aug 08, 2017 baby gray whale coaxed back to sea laguna niguel dana point, ca the possibly ill, young whale, that looks really skinny, was swimming directly underneath a paddle boarder. In the 1950s and 60s, the rightbreaking waves that tended to form here could produce 12.
There are three primary whale watching tour operators. You can try one of their exciting fishing trips that are perfect for both the novice and the more. Captain daves dolphin and whale safari dana point, ca. Whale watching in dana point orange county whale watching. Video shows whales, dolphins and sea lions playing off dana point whale watchers were treated to a special sight on christmas eve. The warm waters right out of dana point harbor are flourishing with sea life including whales, dolphins, harbor seals, and california sea lions. We operate all year round and see whales throughout the year plus up to 4 different species of spectacular dolphins on a regular basis. Baby gray whale coaxed back to sea laguna nigueldana point, ca the possibly ill, young whale, that looks really skinny, was swimming directly underneath a paddle boarder. Just click the redeem offer button, print the coupon, make a reservation, and bring the coupon with you to daveys locker whale watching when checking in for your trip. All of our excursions include intimate narration and discussion from your captain, as you learn more about these majestic creatures.
Get up close and personal with blue whales, gray whales, fin whales, humpback whales, minke whales, killer whales, and five species of wild dolphins that can number in herds of up to 10,000. Whale gets close enough to pet off southern california california. Gray whale breaches in front of dana point harbor and whale watching boat duration. Thanks to captain jack and the crew of the dana pride at dana wharf sportsfishing. The southern origin of californias highway 1 winds through some gorgeous locations, like beach town and whalewatching mecca dana point.
Watch a dana point boat crew help free an entangled dolphin during a whale watch excursion. Enjoy stunning views and photo opportunities while traveling along orange countys beautiful coastline. Blue whale large blue whales are the size of a boeing jet, weighing up to 150 tons and can go up to 100 feet long. Its harbor offers some of the most unique ways to view these majestic mammals, as well as, herds of migrating dolphin, sea lions and other sea life. The crew was amazed to see what the gopro captured and you will be too.
Captain daves delicious triple fudge brownies as an added bonus. Entanglement in fishing gear is a problem that claims the lives of nearly 1,000 dolphins and whales every day worldwide. The 16foot great white shark sank its sharp teeth into the whales bloated carcass, taking a few bites of her breakfast in the early morning hours saturday about 14 miles off dana point. Private boat rentals limited time special rates book online. Hit the high seas for whale watching, hightech catamarans, underwater viewing pods, private charters, and more with capt. Whale species in dana point and surrounding waters. Enjoy live narration from your experienced captain as you watch for whales, sea lions, and dolphins, and learn about the stunning diversity of marine life that flocks to the california coast. Cruise the pacific ocean off dana point on a whale watching excursion aboard a comfortable 95 vessel. Over 50 people can stand on a blue whale s tongue with its heart being the size of a standard car. Having taken excellent whale watching safaris in the past with dolphin safaris, i was very pleased to join captain dave and his family for the dana point harbor christmas boat parade. Captain dave is a marine naturalist, passionate conservationist, photographer, award winning filmmaker and author, and whale watching captain. Watch a dana point boat crew help free an entangled dolphin.
Across the bridge to dana island, more walking paths lead to yacht clubs, a restaurant and a continuation of the quiet waterside parkways. Dana point whale watching pacific coast highway travel. He says this is the 2nd largest mammal ever to have lived, after the blue whale, and is the fastest whale of them all. Dana point is the whale watching capital of the world, here, in our own backyard. Captain daves dolphin and whale watching safaris 24440 dana point harbor drive dana point, ca 92629 daily trips are 2 12 hours. A founder of orange countys first whale disentanglement group, captain dave was a guest on the ellen degeneres show to raise awareness of bycatch from fishing gear entanglement. Captain daves dolphin and whale watching safari dana. Dana wharf whale watch 34675 golden lantern, dana point, california 92629 rated 4. Aug 10, 2017 this dana point woman who helps others with adaptive paddleboarding experiences also helped a whale near the dana point pier. Along with hosting such events as the festival of the whales, dana point also is home to the ocean. Beginning in 1971 we are the pioneer of whale watching adventures in orange count.
A video shows great white shark making a meal of scarlet, a. Dolphin and whale watching trips, private charters, two exclusive viewing pods, and more. Drone films a dolphin stampede, gray whales, and mother and calf humpback whales. Captain daves dolphin and whale watching safari departs from 24440 dana point harbor dr. The dana point harbor offers specialty shopping, fishing and whale watching excursions, kayaking, catalina transportation, and a variety of restaurants from coffee shops to fine waterfront dining.
Finbacks are long lived with an average life span of 8590 years old. Dana point whale watching complete guide to whale watching. We joined the parade and had a great view of all the other boats in the parade. Captain daves dolphin and whale watching safari dana point. Captain daves dolphin and whale safari, dana wharf whale watching and the ocean institute. The warm waters right out of dana point harbor are flourishing with sea life including. You never know what you will see here, there has been 2 whale shark sightings here, a day and a year apart. Southern california has some of the richest sea life in the world.
The captain and crew were 100% dedicated to showing us as many marine animals as possible so as soon as an animal is spotted they make an announcement and maneuver the boat for the best viewing angle. The marine mammal was spotted in the harbor around 8 a. Catch an exciting peek with whale watching cruise in dana point. We helped put dana point whale watching tours on the map by delivering breathtaking whale and dolphin watching in a warm and welcoming environment. On this tour, maximize your chance of a sighting onboard a purposebuilt catamaran. From migrating gray whales in the winter to blue whales in the spring and summer, dana point harbor is a reference landmark for the whales. Captain daves dolphin and whale watching safaris 24440 dana point harbor drive dana point, ca 92629 daily trips are 2. Baby gray whale coaxed back to sea from dana point photos. Buy tickets online or call 949 6731434 to schedule a cruise. Right now is blue whale season which goes till about december and our sightings have been really great. Whale and dolphin watching in newport beach captain. This dana point woman who helps others with adaptive paddleboarding experiences also helped a whale near the dana point pier. Dana point sportfishing dana point fishing private charters. Catch an exciting peek with whalewatching cruise in dana point.
Captain daves dana point unique whale watching trips. Pilot whales are 1820 feet long and feed mostly on squid, but also eat small bait fish of all kinds. Its possible to spot whales and dolphins around dana point all yearround. Open ocean education ocean institute revitalizes whale watching. Private fishing charters in dana point harbor for 1 6 passengers.
A video shows great white shark making a meal of scarlet. The bow points south and the ship is standing at attention upright at 110. Orcas off dana point california, rare eastern tropical. Daves dolphin and whale safari in dana point, california recently filmed and edited this 5 minute video taken with a drone. Captain daves dana point dolphin and whale watching safari is the first tour in dana point to offer yearround dolphin and whale sightings. A baby gray whale is back out to sea after hanging out in dana point harbor for several hours. Since long before whale watching gained the enormous popularity it boasts today, captain dan mcsweeneys passion and caring for whales defined the character of his whale watching business. We got to experience some firsthand sightings of magnificent ocean creatures and a boat ride too.
Captain daves dolphin safari dana point, ca business. Video shows whales, dolphins and sea lions playing off. Dana wharf is the premiere yearround whale watching company in dana point. Local day adventures san clemente, ca san clemente inn. Finback whales are the fastest baleen whale, nicknamed the greyhound of the sea, capable of top speeds of 23 mph. Finback whale another amazing spectacle for dana point whale watchers, finbacks are the second largest animal in the world after the blue whale. Our captain said that he has been doing this for 20 years and this is only the 3rd pod of orcas that he has seen off of orange county. Captain daves dolphin safari is located at 34675 golden lantern st in dana point and has been in the business of chartering of commercial boats since 1998. It shows thousands of dolphins, three gray whales migrating off the coast of san clemente, and a humpback whale snuggling with her calf in maui. Redeem offer this offer is valid for up to 10 fares. Steve burkhalter, a captain with dana wharf whale watching, was the first to spot the gray whale on monday about a halfmile 0. To download high resolution images, please click here to contact us.
We specialize in private fishing charters for 1 to 6 passengers. Dec 05, 2010 gray whale breaches in front of dana point harbor and whale watching boat duration. Find more information about this attraction and other nearby dana point family attractions and hotels on family vacation critic. The longtime boat captain with dana wharf whale watching said hes seen millions of common dolphins. Dana point harbor is known as the whale capital of the world. There is no better way to experience it than on a private boat with just your family and. A couple of weekends ago we set off on another so cal adventure when the dana wharf invited us on a whale watching cruise. A crew member on dana wharf whale watching frees a tangles dolphin from a line wrapped around its. Watch a dana point boat crew help free an entangled. Enjoy a nevercrowded safari, narrated by knowledgeable marine naturalists plus mrs. Dana point is the dolphin and whale watching capital of the world. Our private deep sea sport fishing charters are lead by a team of captains born and raised fishing out of dana point harbor.
We are a small group of local fishermen who grew up fishing out of dana point harbor. Soon we were on board, and we set off bang on time at 5pm. Dana wharf whale watching is great family off the california coast with an outstanding crew and a captain that contributed insightful narrative about whales and their migration seniors over 55 during march can wha. Dana point sportfishing provides the ultimate whale watching trips, giving you an up close and personal experience with the wildlife we have just outside dana point harbor. Captain daves daily dolphin and whale watching safaris depart from picturesque dana point, calif. Whale watching, fishing charter, adventure tours, guided tours, sporting goods payment types. A pod of about 9 or 10 rarely seen orcas were spotted less than three miles off the coast of dana point by captain chuck gathers of capt. For the best orange county whale watching, choose dana wharf. They also are very respectful of the animals and abide by the. We will begin processing online booking requests after september 1st, 2020 so please wait until then to submit your booking forms. Whale swims under paddleboarders and kayakers in california. Due to the unique shape of dana point harbor, it is ideally located for easy and quick access to board a boat and be in open ocean in 5. Whale watching adventure in dana point harbor with. Passengers aboard catamaran sailboats get a chance to be within arms reach of dolphin pods up to 10,000 strong as well as humpback and fin whales and migrating gray whales december through april and blue whales may through.
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